ON THE ROAD: LIVE! Folklife Concert: The Montvales

This is a second free performance at our partner site, the Historic Salem Courthouse.

Born and raised in Knoxville, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square. Some fifteen years later, the two are still at it.

Their lyrics tackle everything from heartbreak to gentrification to abortion rights, pulling audiences in alongside their well-worn harmonies and nearly telepathic musical connection.

The duo has built a strong connection between activism and music, resonating with audiences across Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee while staying true to their Appalachian roots.

Their newest album, "Path of Totality" (2026), does not shy away from the weight of political strife and catastrophe, opting instead to boldly confront it, bringing to bear the power to unite us all. It is currently charting as one of the "best country music" records on Bandcamp.

www.themontvales.com

Live! Folklife Concerts are produced, hosted, and recorded (for our YouTube page) by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.